Fenerbahçe Tarfin beats Partizan, sets EuroLeague block record
Fenerbahçe Tarfin defeated Partizan 74-65 at home while setting a new EuroLeague record with 14 blocks.
Fenerbahçe Tarfin hosted Serbian side Partizan in the sixth week of the EuroLeague season. The yellow-navy side delivered a dominant performance and came away with a 74-65 victory. The win marked Fenerbahçe's fifth of the campaign so far.
The standout feature of the match was Fenerbahçe's defensive effort. The team recorded an impressive 14 blocks against Partizan, setting a new all-time EuroLeague record. The previous mark of 12 blocks had been held by Zalgiris Kaunas.
Shavon Shields led all scorers for Fenerbahçe with 17 points. Talen Horton-Tucker added 14, while Wade Baldwin IV and Will Clyburn each contributed 11 points. For Partizan, Ethan Thompson scored 13 points, with Lamar Stevens and Kevarrius Hayes each adding 12.
Buoyed by this victory, Fenerbahçe Tarfin now aims to continue its strong form in the EuroLeague. The team will travel to face Greek club Olympiakos in week seven, with the match scheduled for Friday, October 23 at 21:15. The win over Partizan should give the squad added confidence heading into that challenging away fixture.
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